I am not going to lie! The first time I attempted this new way of eating, the timing was not right. I tried again a year later, and I was more mentally prepared for a complete mindset shift. I was prepared financially for what this meant, and I was prepared to give up what I had grown so accustomed to because of the end goal. Well, I was strong for a good 3-4 months. Then I started having a little bread here and there… or some fish. Next thing I knew I was just being “mindful” of what I ate, but that would not stop me for eating some of the foods the other people in my house were eating.
While I am only about a month into my dietary reset, I feel motivated to eat this way because I know I have done it before. I had a good 90 days of NO MEAT, NO WHEAT, and NO DAIRY. Also, I am keeping it as easy for myself as I can and still staying alkaline. I know how to cut up a butternut squash, but I don’t need to do that. Whole Foods has done it nicely in the freezer section. I am trying to have 2-3 different main meals during the week, and 1 or 2 meal options for the evening. I make enough smoothies so that I can have one in the morning and evening, if I’d like. But having easy to prepare meals makes it easier to prepare them… The first time I tried this, the meal prep was wearing me out (happened the second time too).
My biggest issue is that I am a snacker!!!! I have always had a high metabolism rate, but I do enjoy eating sweet and salty treats. With this overhaul, I gave up just about EVERY cereal on the grocery shelves. That includes most granolas in a decent price range too. I limit myself to blue corn tortilla chips, but I am trying to not always have them. I am now incorporating more almonds, pistachios, and pecans. I try to limit wild rice cakes. I am avoiding peanuts, popcorn, and potato chips. When I crave something sweet, I have plenty of fruit to choose from.
My ultimate motivation to continue on this health journey is because I want to walk in complete healing. I don’t want this to just be a hope and a prayer. I want to walk in faith and wisdom. I do believe that God gave us certain foods to heal, and with Him ALL things are possible. So that is my motivation. Healing!